Thank You Servants of God
“I thank my God every time I remember you, constantly praying with joy in every one of my prayers for all of you, because of your sharing in the gospel from the first day until now. I am confident of this, that the one who began a good work among you will bring it to completion by the day of Jesus Christ.” (Philippians 1:3-6)
October is Clergy Appreciation Month, and on Thursday, October 10, I was blessed to gather with the Synod Staff to celebrate Ordination Anniversaries for many of our pastors and deacons. We met at the Heart Gallery at St. Paul, Toledo. Kate Philabaum decorated the space and prepared a delicious brunch for the attendees.
We celebrated ordination anniversaries in 5-year increments, beginning with Deacon Amanda Carpenter (5 years), through Pastor Bernell “Bernie” Bame (65 years).
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Please take a moment to extend your love and appreciation for the pastors and deacons across the Northwestern Ohio Synod who serve the people of God so faithfully. Thank you, pastors and deacons.
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